Predators vs. Sabres Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 20

At 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Jan. 20, Ryan O'Reilly and Tage Thompson will go toe-to-toe in a matchup between the Nashville Predators and Buffalo Sabres at Bridgestone Arena. Take a look at everything you need to know about the Predators-Sabres game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Predators vs. Sabres Game Information and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
• TV: ESPN+
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Predators vs. Sabres Prediction

ATS Pick: Sabres (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Under (6.5)
Score Prediction: Predators 4 - Sabres 3

Predators vs. Sabres Betting Insights

• Nashville and its opponent have gone over 6.5 combined goals in 22 of 48 games this season.
• Buffalo has played 23 games this season that finished with over 6.5 goals.
• The teams combine to score six goals per game, 0.5 fewer than this game's total.
• These teams surrender 6.5 goals per game combined, 0.0 fewer than this game's over/under.
• In terms of goals scored, the Predators are 24th in the league, and the Sabres are 14th.
• The Predators are 26th in the league in goals conceded, and the Sabres are 17th.

Predators Stats

• The Predators rank 24th in the league with 135 goals scored (2.8 per game).
• Defensively, Nashville has allowed 161 total goals (3.4 per game) to rank 26th in league action.
• Their goal differential (-26) ranks 30th in the league.
• The 29 power-play goals Nashville has put up this season (on 143 chances) rank 17th in the NHL.
• The Predators rank 15th in the league with a 20.28% power-play conversion rate.
• Nashville has recorded four shorthanded goals this season (11th among all NHL teams).

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Sabres Stats

• With 155 goals (3.2 per game), the Sabres have the NHL's 14th-ranked offense.
• Buffalo's total of 150 goals allowed (3.1 per game) ranks 17th in the NHL.
• Their +5 goal differential is 14th in the league.
• Buffalo has 28 power-play goals (on 144 chances), 19th in the NHL.
• The Sabres have the league's 20th-ranked power-play percentage (19.44).
• This season, Buffalo has six shorthanded goals (third in league).

Sabres Leaders

Sabres Player Props

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